Fined for yellow and blue shoes: How Russian laws smother dissent
Since the invasion of Ukraine, the measures used to clamp down on Kremlin critics have swelled. Read More
‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery
The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation. Read More
Afghanistan – wish you were here? The Taliban do
Tourism is booming under the Taliban regime as Westerners flock to see its unspoilt sites – but not everyone is winning. Read More
Thousands gather for Trump’s first rally since shooting
Trump and running mate JD Vance are scheduled to address a crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday evening. Read More
France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles
The consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso, says they contain a harmful chemical, Bisphenol A. Read More
US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit
Sandra Hemme has spent almost all of her adult life in prison for a 1980 murder in St. Joseph, Missouri. Read More
Ukrainian nationalist ex-MP shot dead in Lviv street
Iryna Farion caused controversy by suggesting that “true patriots” of Ukraine should not speak Russian in any situation. Read More
Why is the Bangladeshi government facing so much anger?
More than 100 people are dead in spreading unrest after a policy on government jobs sparked mass protests. Read More
China bridge collapse kills at least 11 after floods
The partial collapse during torrential rains Shangluo city has killed at least 11 with 30 people still missing. Read More
Boat fire off Haiti kills at least 40 migrants, UN says
Forty-one others were rescued by the Haitian Coast Guard, with some now receiving hospital treatment. Read More